Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

Available on Netflix New Zealand

Yes, Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is now available on New Zealand Netflix. It arrived for online streaming on January 20, 2022

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Synopsis

In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.

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Cast

Akiyoshi Nakao
Akiyoshi Nakao
Tetsuji Tamayama
Tetsuji Tamayama
Hiroyuki Onoue
Hiroyuki Onoue
Seiji Rokkaku
Seiji Rokkaku
Shôhei Uno
Shôhei Uno
Keisuke Koide
Keisuke Koide

Episodes

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot: Season 1

Episode 1
Available in New Zealand

Episode 1

2018-07-20

A young man named Hideaki Onishi joins the fabled comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo, but he's terrified and completely in over his head.

Episode 2
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Episode 2

2018-07-20

After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.

Episode 3
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Episode 3

2018-07-20

Hideaki immediately regrets his capricious decision to quit and go to Tokyo. He begs Sanma to take him on as a disciple, to no avail.

Episode 4
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Episode 4

2018-07-20

A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.

Episode 5
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Episode 5

2018-07-20

Before Jimmy can bask in the glory of his brand-new stage name, tragedy appears to strike. Sanma has a fateful meeting with a new colleague.

Episode 6
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Episode 6

2018-07-20

After a crisis of confidence, Jimmy is rushed to the hospital. The world starts to fall in love with him, but he's still relying heavily on Sanma.

Episode 7
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Episode 7

2018-07-20

Jimmy's manager has had enough and is ready to quit if she doesn't get fired first. But Jimmy has one special little fan.

Episode 8
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Episode 8

2018-07-20

Jimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.

Episode 9
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Episode 9

2018-07-20

Jimmy's art exhibit is ruined. After pouring his heart into it, he feels defeated. But he learns he's not the failure he thought he was.

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